The surprise actually comes the moment you unveil that carefully-wrapped gift. But it does not end there. You keep the gift and you discover that there’s much more value to it that outlasts the initial feeling of excitement than when you received it.
I had the common feeling of fear and uncertainty as the Lord had been nudging me to follow the direction He has prepared for me. Then February 12, 2011 was beautifully Mark-ed. Now I am enjoying that road where I walk hand in hand with Mark. All credits go to the Greatest Matchmaker of all. We’re already near to celebrating our first year of being in a relationship together. Indeed, our Father gives good gifts. Mark is such a big blessing for me.
Here are some of the reasons why:
His natural sense of humor and childlikeness make my life sunnier. I add a great deal of investment on the laugh bank every time he’s around.
I see how his life reflects Jesus’ love, grace and forgiveness when I do things that I should be sorry about. He doesn’t make a big deal out of a petty misunderstanding (which I had to continually learn especially when we’re still starting) but gets the lesson for us afterwards.
He helps me grow maturely, I believe. He wouldn’t want to tolerate my childishness but nevertheless gives room for me to grow and he understands the way I am.
He is really patient with me (or with others J)
He’s such a gentleman in every way
He keeps a kind and humble heart despite the criticisms around.
His passion and love for the Lord is insulating that I also desire to be a wholehearted servant of God as well.
I can go on with the list. He’s not Mr. Perfect, though. I understand the flaws that each human being possesses and our tendencies to not live the pleasing life that the Lord has intended for his children. There were times that he failed to listen to me and he kept talking when I just wanted him to simply listen to my rantings. There were times that I burden him with my selfishness when he just wanted me to understand that we still have other responsibilities.
On our own, we may lose track of what we initially intended for this relationship to become. But our confidence lies on the Lord who led us together and to Him Whom we trust to always go before us, Who will always be with us, so we should not be afraid and discouraged (Deut. 31:8).
